Where Is Lead Typically Found In Housing?
a. Paint – Many homes built before 1978 have paint with lead in it. Lead made colors intense and helped paint stay on walls longer. The federal government banned lead-based paint from housing in 1978. Lead can be found: i. In homes in the city, country, or suburbs. ii. In apartments, single-family homes, and both private and public housing. iii. Inside and outside of the house. b. Soil – In soil around a home. Soil can pick up lead from exterior paint, or other sources such as past use of leaded gas in cars. c. Dust – In household dust. Dust can pick up lead from deteriorating lead-based paint or from soil tracked into a home. d. Water – In drinking water. Your home might have plumbing that contains lead. Call your local health department or water supplier to find out about testing your water for lead. You cannot see, smell, or taste lead, and boiling your water will not get rid of lead.
Paint – Many homes built before 1978 have paint with lead in it. Lead made colors intense and helped paint stay on walls longer. The federal government banned lead-based paint from housing in 1978. Lead can be found: • In homes in the city, country, or suburbs • In apartments, single-family homes, and both private and public housing • Inside and outside of the house Soil – In soil around a home. Soil can pick up lead from exterior paint or other sources such as past use of leaded gas in cars. Dust – In household dust. Dust can pick up lead from deteriorating lead-based paint or from soil tracked into a home. Water – In drinking water. Your home might have plumbing that contains lead. Call your local health department or water supplier to find out about testing your water for lead. You cannot see, smell, or taste lead, and boiling your water will not get rid of lead.
